The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 22,700

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
58.1
70.7
81.5
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
105.7
177.7
103.9
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.7 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
KL1J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft